Benefits

Valuations Victoria is a busy practice but it never compromises its guiding philosophy – INTEGRITY

Every member of the Valuations Victoria's team works hard and
strives to give the same detailed attention to the service the practice
provides - whether undertaken for a multi-national corporation or a
private client

Our valuations are backed by a comprehensive Professional Indemnity Insurance policy for your peace of mind

Speak directly to a property valuer on the phone

Open 7 days a week, 365 days a year

Meet a qualified valuer onsite

Expert local knowledge and experience

Any property type, any value, any location

Regulated by the Australia Property Institute (API) and with the Director being a member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS)

Living in an apartment is the right choice or not? Read us

Owning the ownership of a home is everyone’s dream. But it needs money to buy a home. People with less income and low affordability rate choose an apartment over a home. Because it is affordable and gives a sense of having your own home. It is advisable to create a list of your requirements and must-haves in order to understand what kind of home you want. You can also hire a home valuer to suggest you which one is the best for you — Living in an apartment or a home.

Here we have listed the benefits and disadvantages of the home –

More time to enjoy your me-time – No worries about maintaining the apartment as you are free from mowing the garden, maintaining the water and electricity supply because there is an apartment manager who is liable to maintain and take care of the complete society. Thus, if you choose to live in an apartment then you don’t have to spend time maintaining home you can easily find your me-time to pursue your hobbies.

Lock and go – If you want to go outside from your apartment you don’t have to worry about safety as there is always a guard to check the security. You just have to lock your home and go. Whereas while living in a home you have to lock your whole home properly check the security measures too. There you have to hire a personal guard which is an extra expense for you.

More affordable choice – Choosing an apartment over a home is the most affordable option. Everyone wants to live in a good location but affording homes is quite tough for everyone. So for those with low affordability buying apartment is a nice choice at the desired location which acts as a win-win situation as you are not breaking your bank and getting accommodation at the location you want.

Take advantages of facilities – You can take the advantages associated with the apartment building. This gives you an access to a huge array of amenities and facilities and along with this, you do not have to worry about its maintenance. This includes places like a common room, a gym, a swimming pool, covered parking, and a security system.

Limited space, floor plan, and designs – Well you can design your home or renovate it as per your need or want. But apartment doesn’t grant your such freedom. You have limited space as you can’t extend the apartment’s size even for some big renovation you have to ask for permission. Whereas home grants you these liberties.

No privacy – Home is the place where you want to stay comfortable and in a relaxed manner. Home gives you such opportunities whereas apartments are weak in providing you such facility. The space between the two apartments is less so it may happen that neighbor’s noise may put a hurdle in your life.

One should keep these points in mind before buying a home or apartment. You can hire a home valuer for better suggestion and home valuation services. Feel free to contact us for the best home valuations.